PIN CHI EYES ON THE DOUBLE WIN
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2026 delivered an exciting day of racing at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. In Race 1 of the MSBK250 B category, Pin Chi Chien representing NWN CZ1 SCK RACING TEAM put on an absolute masterclass, converting his pole position into a dominant, unchallenged victory after leading every single lap.
The foundation for his commanding win was laid earlier in the day during Qualifying. Pin Chi showcased his blistering pace by taking pole position with a time of 2’29.560s. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTROL POWER1 secured the second spot on the grid with a 2’29.854s, while Rafiif Dhani Satrio of HONDA MTS ARSPEED ASH21 took third with a 2’31.827s. Ng Wei Shyang from MAGIC PAPAYA RACING TEAM completed the top four starters.
As the lights went out for Race 1, Pin Chi made a flawless launch off the line. He immediately surged to the front to take control of the race heading into the first corner. Kabilesh followed closely in second, with Rafiif in third and Wei Shyang settling into fourth.
By the second lap, Pin Chi began to establish his dominance, pulling a 1.478s gap over Kabilesh. As the race progressed to Lap 3, the race leader found another gear. Pin Chi significantly stretched his advantage, leaving Kabilesh 3.740s behind, while Rafiif and Wei Shyang maintained their respective positions in third and fourth.
From Lap 4 onwards, the running order at the front remained completely unchanged. Pin Chi entered a zone of his own, delivering remarkably consistent lap times and pulling further away from the chasing pack. He safely navigated the closing stages of the race, maintaining a massive gap to cross the finish line and easily take the victory with a total time of 20’09.124s. Kabilesh rode a solitary but steady race to secure second place at 20’37.771s, while Rafiif completed the podium by taking third at 20’39.692s.
Pin Chi commented, “I am absolutely thrilled to have secured first place today! It is an incredible feeling, especially knowing I had the pace to stick right with the second group of the Class A riders. For tomorrow, I want to push my limits even further. My ultimate goal is to latch onto that leading pack in Class A and fight with everything I have to finish inside the top five in the overall combined standings.”
“The race itself was intensely nerve-wracking, and there were some truly heart-stopping moments. Earlier in Race 1, a few riders crashed out heavily right in front of me. I was dangerously close to the chaos, and honestly, my heart skipped a beat. I am profoundly relieved that my reflexes kicked in and I managed to safely navigate through the incident. To survive a scary moment like that and still cross the finish line to take the victory makes this win feel even more meaningful.”
“Looking ahead, even if it rains tomorrow, my strategy absolutely will not change. I am fully determined to hunt down that leading group, regardless of how treacherous the track conditions might be. I want this so badly, and I am hoping with all my heart that I can pull off another victory. To secure a glorious Double Win and be crowned the Weekend Champion would be an absolute dream come true, and I am going to leave everything out on the track to make it happen.”
TOP 4 FASTEST – RACE 1
1. PIN CHI CHIEN – NWN CZ1 SCK RACING TEAM (20’09.124s)
2. KABILESH RAJINI KRISHNAN – RACR CASTROL POWER1 (20’37.771s)
3. RAFIIF DHANI SATRIO – HONDA MTS ARSPEED ASH21 (20’39.692s)
4. NG WEI SHYANG – MAGIC PAPAYA RACING TEAM (21’20.681s)